The Davis County Town of Sunset celebrates Groundhog Day with a chili cookoff beginning at 4 p.m. The guinea pig Sunset Sam makes his appearance at 5:15 p.m. to preict whether there will be six more weeks of winter.

When • 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.

ARTICLE PHOTO GALLERY

Where • City Building, 200 W. 1300 North in Sunset

Tickets • Free

Fruitcake Extravaganza

The first Fruitcake Extravaganza in the town of Price includes a fruitcake toss and a fruitcake relay case. This event was scheduled for Jan. 26 but was postponed due to weather. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/Y7o6qr

Hitchhiking in Antarctica: Behind the Scenes of a National Geographic Story

Westminster College will host a free lecture by National Geographic physician Dean Gushee, on "Hitchhiking in Antarctica: Behind the Scenes of a National Geographic Story." Dr. Gushee has worked with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions as a ship board physician for expeditions over the world.

When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.

Where • Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business , 1840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Made in Utah Film Weekend

The Park City Film Series presents its "Made in Utah Film Weekend," with three movies made in the Beehive State: The extreme-sports documentary "Nitro Circus" on Friday; the World War II drama "Saints & Soldiers: Airborne Creed" on Saturday (with appearances by director/producer Ryan Little, producer Adam Abel and cast members); and the racing drama "The World's Fastest Indian" on Sunday.

Pickleville Playhouse will present "The Hanging of El Bandito," a high-energy, shoot-'em-up musical adventure. See what happens when Bandito, the self-proclaimed "most guapo villain in the world," seeks revenge after nearly meeting his end at the hand of a brave western lawman. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.picklevilleplayhouse.com, arttix.org or by calling 801-355-2787.

Calvary Chapel Salt Lake City will hold a benefit concert for the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake with music from Ryan Stevenson and I Was I Am. Tickets available at The Chapel Store, and online. Admission at the door on the day of the concert will be $5 or 5 non-perishable food items for the Rescue Mission. Visith http://www.calvaryslc.org/Events/Concerts.aspx for information.

Harmons presents burgers and brats with a beer pairing by Utah's Uinta Brewing Co. Chef Evan will explain Uinta's beer and how it goes with burgers and brats. Visit harmonsgrocery.com or call 801-428-0365 for information.

When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Where • Harmons City Creek, 135 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $45.00; bit.ly/11nmoW9

Souper Bowl Day of Caring Tackle Hunger

Help Utahns in need by making your Super Bowl party about more than football. When planning your festivities ask each person to bring $1 or a can of food to be donated to Catholic Community Services. CCS is most in need of cereal, peanut butter, tuna or canned meat, fruit, chili, diapers and hygiene kits. To learn more about the campaign visit http://www.souperbowl.org. Donations can also be dropped off at Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank, 2504 F Avenue in Ogden.

Tired of the same old wings and seven-layer dip for Super Bowl Sunday? Spark things up with some new appetizer recipes. There will be a beer selection for sale during the class. Visit harmonsgrocery.com or call 801-428-0365 for information.

When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Where • Harmons City Creek, 135 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $39.00; bit.ly/YdRwXK

New Latin Cuisine

If you love good Mexican food but want to expand your Latin dining chops, Harmons' Chef Al delivers a fabulous array of dishes from the Caribbean, Central and South America. Visit http://www.harmonsgrocery.com or call 801-617-0133 for reservations.

The Leonardo's new workshop series, create what You Crave, will start with Sous Vide Cooking. The class will explore the way heat is transferred to food, how food's internal structure is changed in response to temperature and pressure and how to create your own sous vide cooking system. Katie Weinner and Michael Petralia will demonstrate the art and science, then you'll have the opportunity to run your own delicious experiments and eat your creations. RSVP at 801-531-9800 ext. 202 or visit http://www.theleonardo.org for information.

Four Brigham Young University performing groups will perform in the Conference Center Theater during Feb. as part of BYU Winterfest. Tickets are required and cost $10 per person. Tickets can be obtained by calling 801-570-0080 or at http://www.lds.org/events.

Tickets • $15.00; All University of Utah students receive free tickets to the entire 2012-2013 season with a U card;bit.ly/WunlXn

Side Show

Utah Musical Theatre Company will present "Side Show," a musical based on the lives of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who make a change from being a circus act to famous stage performers in the 1930s. Visit utahmusicaltheatrecompany.com for information.

The SCERA will present a night of Broadway show tunes. Visit scera.org/events/view/264 for information or call 801-255-2787.

When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Where • SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State St., Orem

Tickets • $10.00; *bit.ly/VKWrcS

Harvey

Heritage Theatre will presents the comedy "Harvey," the story of of Mr. Elwood P. Dowd and his unseen and presumably imaginary friend, a six-and-half foot tall rabbit (pooka) named Harvey. Tickets are available at the Heritage Theatre box office Mondays and Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m, or by calling the box office 435-723-8392.

When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Where • Heritage Community Theatre - Perry, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry

Tickets • $10.00; *

Next to Normal

The Ziegfeld Theater will present the rock musical, "Next to Normal," by composer Tom Kitt and lyricist/playwright Bryan Yorkey. Tickets are available at ZigArts.com or by calling 1-855-ZIG-ARTS.

When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Where • Ziegfield Theater, 3934 Washington Blvd. , Ogden

Tickets • $12-$15;ZigArts.com

Henry V

The Dixie State College Theatre Department will present William Shakespeare's "Henry V," in the Eccles Fine Arts Center Back Box Theatre. For tickets, call 435-652-7800 or visit http://www.dixiestatetickets.com.

When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Where • Dixie State College , 225 S. 700 East, Saint George

Tickets • $10.00; bit.ly/Xzb2Hm

Adam & Steve and the Empty Sea

Plan B Theatre presents "Adam & Steve and the Empty Sea," the story of two childhood friends grappling with sexuality, religion and adulthood. Visit planbtheatre.org/adam&steve.htm for information.

Conceived and choreographed by Emmy-nominated dancer Louis van Amstel, dance pros from the hit TV show "Dancing with the Stars" as well as finalists from "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" join the Utah Symphony for an evening of extravagant costumes, exciting music, and electrifying performances. Visit arttix.org for information.

When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.

Where • Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $29-$85;bit.ly/TZ52rs

Yoga Raves and Kirtan Fests

The Krishna Temple will present a yoga rave that features bass mantra dancing and yoga classes. It's evening of movement, mysticism, stretching, breathing, eating and making friends among like minded gatherers. The Kirtan Fest will be held Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Visit utahkrishnas.org for information.

Body Logic Dance presents "Elemental," based on the four elements Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. The show will present works from guest choreographer Angie Banchero-Kelleher, as well as dancers of Body Logic.

Portland Cello Project has wowed audiences all over the country with extravagant performances, mixing genres and blurring musical lines and perceptions wherever they go. Special guest Alialujah Choir will open. Visit thestateroomslc.com for information.

When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 9 p.m.

Where • State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City

Tickets • $17.00; bit.ly/REJdk3

Winter Farmers Market

The Utah State Fairpark will host the first ever Winter Farmers Market. There will be an emphasis on holiday sales. The market will be held the first and third Saturday of each month starting Nov. 3, 2012 and ending March 16, 2013. The market will be held in the Deseret Building.

When • Saturday, Feb. 2 from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where • Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West , Salt Lake City

Tickets • Freewww.utahstatefair.com/wintermarket

Snowshoe Hikes

Cedar Breaks National Monument will offer free snowshoe hikes each Saturday through Feb. 23. Participants must call 435-979-6048 to reserve snowshoes and meet at the Iron County Visitor Center to carpool to Cedar Breaks. The hike route is about 2 miles round-trip and includes a stop for hot chocolate at Cedar Breaks' Winter Ranger Station. Visit nps.gov/cebr for information.

When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m.

Where • Iron County Visitor Center, 581 N. Main, Cedar City

Tickets • Free

Snowshoeing Basics

Join experienced REI staffers for a class on the basics of snowshoeing. The focus will be on the appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. To register visit http://www.rei.com/saltlakecity or call 801-486-2100.

Alyson Reed will conduct a master class for students of acting ages 12-18 at Salt Lake Acting Company. This will be an amazing opportunity for students to learn acting techniques and exercises from an accomplished, engaging teacher. For more information call 801-363-7522 or visit http://www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.

When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m.

Where • Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $25.00;

Bad Kitty

Bad Kitty, everyone's favorite, stubborn, feline friend, is coming to the bookshop for a special story time! Bad Kitty books will be read aloud and Bad Kitty herself will stamp copies of her books and take photos with all her biggest fans. For more information, contact Rachel Heath at 801-484-9100 or rachel@kingsenglish.com.

When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m.

Where • The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Piano Preparatory Division Fundraiser

The Piano Preparatory Division faculty will present its annual fundraising concert, themed "Once Upon a Time." This family-friendly event will feature piano, violin, organ and guitar solo and ensemble performances.

Learn some simple ways to take better photographs of the island. Learn how to see the landscape and pick out that one-of-a-kind image. Prepare to spend time outside and dress for the weather. Bring a fully charged camera or have extra batteries. Park entrance fees apply. Call 801-721-9569 for information.

When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 3:30 p.m.

Where • Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse

Tickets • $9 Day-Use per vehicle, which includes Davis County causeway fee;

Torrey House Multi-author Event

Jana Richman, Erica Olsen, Maximilian Werner, and Steven L. Peck will read and sign their books and hold a conversation with the audience on the themes of their works, and how they are pertinent to the New West.

When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.

Where • Sam Weller's Book Works, 665 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Keith Barany  Comedian

Comedian Keith Barany was a contributing writer for "Seinfeld" and other comedies. Cash bar available. For more information, contact Carla Cantor at 801-581-0098 or ccantor@slcjcc.org.

Amy Ringholz will bring a new exhibition of her own "Kingdom" of animals. Ringholz has established herself as one of the must-have artists for collectors in the West. Her energetic canvases and vivid imagination combine to create an inspired array of animals, each with their own playful personalities.

Valentine's Day comes a little early at the movies, with a charming romantic comedy  with zombies.

"Warm Bodies" centers on R (Nicholas Hoult), one of the many undead people roaming around an unnamed American city, occasionally hunting down the few remaining humans. But he feels really conflicted about it, and even more so when he sees the beautiful Julie (Teresa Palmer), he starts to have stirrings of human feelings  a condition that soon spreads to R's fellow undead. Director-writer Jonathan Levine ("50/50") deftly mixes the best of both genres, the zombie movie and the romantic comedy, and takes full advantage of Hoult's deadpan performance and Palmer's feisty charm.

"Stand Up Guys" is a waste of everyone's time, notably stars Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin. They play old friends in the crime game, who reunite on the day Pacino's Val gets out of prison after 28 years for killing a mobster's son. What Val doesn't know is that Doc (Walken's character) has been ordered by the mobster (Mark Margolis) to whack Val by the next morning. Pacino and Walken (and, briefly, Arkin) bounce around this undernourished story, riffing against each other because there's nothing in the script to play against.

The other studio release this week is "Bullet to the Head," an ultra-violent action pic starring Sylvester Stallone. It was not screened for Utah critics.

The major art-house entry this week is "Rust and Bone," a brutal romantic drama focusing on a tough boxer (Matthias Schoenaerts) who meets his match in an orca trainer (Marion Cotillard)  and what happens to their relationship when she loses her legs in a mishap with a killer whale. Director Jacques Audiard ("A Prophet") and his cast don't sentimentalize for a moment, and the result is a hard-edged, emotional experience.

The best show of the week is playing at the Tower Theatre: Compilations of the Oscar short-film nominees. The live-action program has some gems, but the animated category is loaded with brilliance  including Disney's "Paperman," the found-object head-twister "Fresh Guacamole," and "Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare.'"

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